I named this post flower cupcakes for a number of reason.
1. There are flowers on the cupcakes.
2. There are flowers on the cupcakes.
But they are different!
You shall see what I am blabbering about in just a moment.
So I volunteered to make about seven dozen cupcakes for an event my church is having tonight.
I got this *brilliant* idea to make royal icing flowers to stick in each cupcake.
I sorta broke 50+ of them on the way to church. I think my heart broke a little too.
Not literally. Just figuratively.
In each flower I made a little something special for the church.
I added "ACV" on each leaf. That stands for Alliance Church of the Valley.
Can ya see it?
I just wish the folks at church would have gotten to see them! Most likely, what they will see it this.
Can you see the other 'flower'?
This is my new favorite way to frost cupcakes! Its like a delicate rose!
You can also add some subtle color for a neat effect.
Kinda neat huh?
Well, no matter what method you try, you are sure to be a big hit at any party!
How do you do the flower like frosting? Not the pink stuff, but the white? So pretty and simple seeming!
Posted by: Sassy Molassy | May 25, 2010 at 02:32 PM
Love the cupcakes and the flowers. So beautiful.
Posted by: Meera | May 25, 2010 at 02:33 PM
seriously- I get to be the 'first' comment! Those look great!
Posted by: Kara | May 25, 2010 at 02:34 PM
Beautiful! I love the beautiful peach one in the center. :)
Posted by: Jessica @ How Sweet | May 25, 2010 at 02:35 PM
I love it! Your pink rose sticking out is beautiful. I may have to take it for some of my won cupcakes. I'll be sure to give credit though. You're amazing!
Posted by: Ashley | May 25, 2010 at 02:35 PM
How do you do it?? That is awesome! I need to take lessons from you. How much do you charge. ;)
Posted by: Libby | May 25, 2010 at 02:36 PM
Adorable! Looks difficult but its not, that is the best kind of decorations :)
Posted by: Renee | May 25, 2010 at 02:43 PM
I think that my heart broke a little too ... seriously bummed for you that they didn't make the transport. :( But they were adorable.
Posted by: Stephanie | May 25, 2010 at 02:48 PM
WOW those are awesome!!
Posted by: pamela ponder | May 25, 2010 at 02:49 PM
Sorry they broke - that really must hurt.
You should do tutorial videos for those of us who are not cultured in the way of baking.
Posted by: Jessica (j-wood photography) | May 25, 2010 at 02:49 PM
Beautiful, as usual!!
Posted by: Kim | May 25, 2010 at 02:56 PM
these are so beautiful!
Posted by: donna | May 25, 2010 at 03:02 PM
adorable. I would next time take the flowers very carefuly seperate and then add them when I got there. I don't know they are sooo adorable though.
Posted by: cherylene | May 25, 2010 at 03:16 PM
Even if they broke - they are gorgeous! Just like everything you make! How I wish you lived close to me - I don't want to have to attempt a 16th birthday cake for my daughter next month!! I'd hire you!! :o)
Posted by: Aimee | May 25, 2010 at 03:16 PM
beautiful!
Posted by: Melissa | May 25, 2010 at 03:19 PM
Awwww, That's too bad that they broke:( They really make a statement! Very original and creative, but very delicate:)
Posted by: Sue | May 25, 2010 at 03:27 PM
Everything is so delicate and pretty. Shame that the royal icing roses broke. Super idea to do your church initials in the leaves. Love how your coloured your frosting on the cupcakes.
Posted by: Paula | May 25, 2010 at 03:33 PM
I just used a #1M tip... make a small spot in the center, then one big circle around it. It took a few tries to get the hang of it, but I just love the effect!!
Blessings!
Amanda
Posted by: Amanda Rettke | May 25, 2010 at 04:04 PM
I can imagine how your heart broke. Your pictures are lovely, even though your church failed to see your self-giving heart felt work. Just the swirl of frosting, looking like a flower, stands for itself. Beautiful work.
Posted by: Laurie | May 25, 2010 at 04:08 PM
Looks like a perfect art, If I make it I will be staring at it than eating. So beautiful.
Posted by: sensiblecooking | May 25, 2010 at 04:09 PM
Both of the flowers are beautiful. I love the orange color on the one. I must try that for cupcakes for my daughters birthday in July. Simple and yet fance, any little girl's delight. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Amanda Sikes | May 25, 2010 at 04:33 PM
So pretty!! I think I'd have cried if my sugar roses broke!
Posted by: ElizaBeth | May 25, 2010 at 04:33 PM
Gorgeous, gorgeous cupcakes! Cookies are my 'new thing' right now, but I really want to try my hand at cupcake decorating too.
Posted by: Natalie @ Keep It Sassy | May 25, 2010 at 04:44 PM
Oh man..I'm so sorry those broke! They are so beautiful!!!!!!!!! I'm sure they appreciated them just as much!!
I love how you frosted them!!!
Posted by: Alicia | May 25, 2010 at 05:13 PM
Those are gorgeous!! More video tutorials, please! ;-)
Posted by: 3rascalsmama | May 25, 2010 at 05:35 PM
Gorgeous! Bummer they broke but the "backup" rose is just as beautiful! Hope the event goes well! Your church is blessed to have you!
Posted by: Londa | May 25, 2010 at 06:47 PM
Clap! Clap! Clap! Love, love, love these!!!! They are SO very impressive!
Posted by: TracyLH | May 25, 2010 at 06:51 PM
The royal icing flowers are stunning, do you have a recipe for the icing?
Posted by: sophie | May 25, 2010 at 07:37 PM
They are gorgeous, as always. I love the tulips. It's an idea I've had for a while but I've never played it out. Now I'll have to try!
Posted by: Alex Erynn | May 25, 2010 at 08:46 PM
Soo beautiful! You're so creative and always coming up with such brilliant ideas like these RI roses on cupcakes! Gorgeous!!
Posted by: faithy | May 25, 2010 at 09:12 PM
I'm sending you a virtual standing ovation for these. They are very lovely.
Posted by: Memoria | May 25, 2010 at 09:20 PM
You are so very talented!
Posted by: Cheryl Cole | May 25, 2010 at 09:34 PM
Those cupcakes are GLORIOUS! Seriously. The flowers standing up...and then the rose frosting! *sigh*
{I'm sorry some of them broke....my heart is breaking with you. At least you took the pictures FIRST!}
Posted by: bridget {bake at 350} | May 25, 2010 at 09:39 PM
These are beautiful! Do you happen to have the recipe you used on hand? I would love to try this for my grandmother in laws birthday :)
Posted by: Candy | May 25, 2010 at 09:40 PM
YOU my dear are amazing. I love both the incredibly adorable flower motif and the understated elegance of the Rose topped frosting. You are truly an artist! But I bet you hear that all the time.
I bet all the ladies at Church were just delighted with all the lovely you presented!
Posted by: Debbie @TheHipHostess | May 25, 2010 at 09:49 PM
The cupcakes are beautiful and your photography is amazing, as well. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this blog. Bookmarking now.
Posted by: Chris | May 25, 2010 at 09:54 PM
OMG that's really beautiful! And alot of work! Didn't your arm get tired? Mine is just looking at it. :P But truly amazing work!
Posted by: Bonnie | May 25, 2010 at 10:00 PM
Love the standing up flowers. I'll definitely have to try that.
Posted by: Presley | May 25, 2010 at 10:10 PM
OKOKOKOK!!!! THESE would be PERFECT for the anniversary party in January. Do you have a bulk cupcake cost? Email me ... I LOVE them!!!
Posted by: Darla | May 25, 2010 at 10:29 PM
Oops ... I should have reminded you ... I am the one who is coming to MPLS to host my inlaws 50th anniversary party in August. The party will be in Anoka. Is that too far for me to come pick them up?
Posted by: Darla | May 25, 2010 at 11:03 PM
Oh my gosh, in addition to insane talent, do you read minds? I was JUUUUST playing around with something eerily similar! Except yours are beyond brilliant, so I bow to you (ow, hit my head on the table)! Crazy cute.
Posted by: meaghan (chic cookies) | May 25, 2010 at 11:31 PM
Those flowers are so gorgeous and the monogram in the leaf is very clever! I can't imagine how you must've felt when you found them breaking/broken!
Posted by: Katie | May 26, 2010 at 12:05 AM
It's so pretty!! I love the idea of a standing royal icing flower like yours.
Posted by: Swee San | May 26, 2010 at 01:17 AM
Wow! These are one of the cutest things I've ever seen! Love them!
Posted by: clumbsycookie | May 26, 2010 at 03:16 AM
gorgeous! i'm going to totally steal this idea!
Posted by: Grapefruit | May 26, 2010 at 04:27 AM
Absolutely beautiful - with the flowers and without!
Posted by: Amy | May 26, 2010 at 04:58 AM
Hi I have a cupcake business in Perth, Australia, I am sure you have heard of "down under" we have enough actors over in America to have put us on the map! Just stumbled upon Flower Cupcakes, really beautiful, I love your rose design icing its just stunning & your flowers in royal icing, what a great idea, im going to do them in chocolate too. A really nice touch for your church group, I hope your heart has mended by now & you are still enjoying the happiness that cupcakes bring to all of our lives! :) cheers Melissa from Oz :)
Posted by: Melissa Dumitru | May 26, 2010 at 05:15 AM
These are so creative and absolutely adorable! Love them.
Posted by: Lora | May 26, 2010 at 06:22 AM
I love it! I really love the colored icing rose. Beautiful.
Posted by: BethieofVA | May 26, 2010 at 06:59 AM
Super cute!Love your royal icing roses, sorry to hear that some of them broke. I have tried several royal icing figures to place on cakes before and have had bad luck when transferring them..they always seem to crack!
Posted by: Lauren @ Crave. Indulge. Satisfy. | May 26, 2010 at 07:14 AM